Episode 18: Schmooze with Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides, The Rocky Mountain Rabbi | From Holocaust Legacy to Passover After October 7 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 14M

Episode 18: Schmooze with Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides, The Rocky Mountain Rabbi | From Holocaust Legacy to Passover After October 7

from The Schmooze · host Don and Jared

Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides, also known as the Rocky Mountain Rabbi, joins The Schmooze for a powerful and deeply personal conversation.Born and raised in Calgary as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Rabbi Ilana’s life has been shaped by memory, resilience, and a commitment to Jewish community. From her early leadership in BBYO to over a decade as a Holocaust educator, her journey has touched nearly every corner of Jewish Calgary.But this episode goes deeper.We explore:• The legacy of Holocaust survival and its impact across generations• The emotional toll of Holocaust education• Her decision to step into the rabbinate• The role of joy, identity, and spirituality in modern Jewish life• And how the story of Passover resonates in today’s worldAt a time when Jewish identity feels both challenged and renewed, this conversation asks an essential question:How do we carry the past… while still choosing life, meaning, and joy?

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 6, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Episode 18: Schmooze with Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides, The Rocky Mountain Rabbi | From Holocaust Legacy to Passover After October 7

0:00 1:14:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Schmooze?

This episode is 1 hour and 14 minutes long.

When was this The Schmooze episode published?

This episode was published on April 6, 2026.

Can I download this The Schmooze episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!